Direct Real Estate vs. REITs

Direct Real Estate vs. REITs, Guide to Real Estate Investing, Terminology
Commercial Real Estate Investing 101
Commercial Real Estate Investing 101 (CRE101) is an essential primer on the world of commercial real estate investing, answering basic questions investors commonly have, as well as furnishing key terms and definitions, for example: What is “Net Operating Income”? How does real estate compare to other asset classes? What is the difference between direct and […]
by Tyler Stewart • August 9, 2018

Direct Real Estate vs. REITs, Why Direct Real Estate
Direct Real Estate Investments Expected to Outperform Public Real Estate Companies
Direct Real Estate Investments Expected to Outperform Public Real Estate Market Private, direct U.S. real estate investments are expected to outperform publicly listed real estate companies, including real estate investment trusts (REITs); homebuilders; publicly listed non-real-estate securities; commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS); and investment-grade corporate bonds in 2015, according to real estate market experts surveyed by […]
by Tyler Stewart • June 24, 2015

Direct Real Estate vs. REITs, Why Direct Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate’s (Not-So-Great) Alternatives
Warren Buffett quips that his favorite holding period is “forever.” That’s fine for him and, like most of his sentiments, sage advice. But for most investors, it’s merely aspirational. Whereas Buffett can wait for the cows to come home for healthy returns, retail investors have shorter horizons and tighter constraints at play.
by Adam Hooper • November 20, 2013
Direct Real Estate vs. REITs, Why Direct Real Estate
Why go direct: REITs vs Direct CRE Ownership
Investing in a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a popular way to “diversify” into real estate. However when you invest in a REIT you do not actually own real estate, you own a share of stock in a company. Here are 5 reasons you can do better with direct ownership…
by Adam Hooper • June 29, 2013